Journal of Endodontics
Volume 30, Issue 3 , Pages 154-158 , March 2004

In Vitro Microbial Leakage of Endodontically Treated Teeth Using New and Standard Obturation Techniques

  • Guy Shipper, BDS, MDent

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Dr. Shipper, Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599.
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  • Martin Trope, BDS, DMD

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PII: S0099-2399(05)60310-X

doi: 10.1097/00004770-200403000-00007

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 30, Issue 3 , Pages 154-158 , March 2004

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